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In the meantime, you can catch up on our latest updates from the Policy & Campaigns team using the links below.
- The Government’s Welfare Reform: what’s happening and how does it impact the brain tumour community?
We’ve broken down what the proposed reforms were, what’s changed, and what it means for our community. - A Bill of Hope: Rare Cancers Bill Passes Committee Stage
“The Rare Cancers Bill, led by Scott Arthur MP, has passed Committee Stage – bringing hope to those affected by rare and less survivable cancers, including brain tumours.” - Six ways to remove the barriers to research participation
If we’re going to improve survival rates and quality of life for people with a brain tumour, research must be shaped by those who are eligible to take part. - Breaking down new evidence to support a faster, better diagnosis
In April, new research was published looking into the association between tumour size and improved outcomes - Maintaining momentum: A busy week of campaigning activity and actions
We share information on activity that has taken place across the UK in the drive to improve outcomes for all those affected by brain tumours. - Our submission to the National Cancer Plan consultationThe Government is working on a National Cancer Plan to improve patient experience for those affected. Here we share detail of what our submission to the Government’s Consultation included.
- Exploring GP Access to Brain ScansToday we publish new research into the barriers GPs face in being able to diagnose people with a brain tumour. Read our blog overview of our findings.
- Consortium to build sustainable pipeline of trials for new brain tumour therapies
A brain tumour consortium, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), with the vision to make the UK a “testbed for oncology innovation by accelerating the development of treatments for patients with brain tumours” is being developed and is aiming for real progress in “the soonest time frame possible.” - Changes to the welfare system and what it means for the communitySignificant changes to the welfare system have recently been proposed by the government. Our Policy and Campaigns team have broken down what they could mean for people affected by a brain tumour.